1-Michelin Star Summer Pavilion (Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore) S$148 Tasting Menu

Summer Pavilion, the Cantonese restaurant at Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, has once again earned a one Michelin-star rating. It is rolling out a celebratory tasting menu that's thoughtfully planned and well-executed. Almost all the courses featured premium ingredients and it was hard to find fault with any of them.



Smoked Australian Abalone, Assorted Sautéed Mushrooms, Golden Syrup Sauce
Abalone is not an easy meat to get right; all too often it ends up on the rubbery side. But now I can safely add Summer Pavilion to the list of restaurants that manage to get the texture right. The delicately smoked flavours go well with the insanely delicious mushrooms.





Double-boiled Chicken Soup, Sea Whelk, Soaked Nostoc Algae, Served in Whole Coconut
A Cantonese restaurant has to do soups well and Summer Pavilion doesn't disappoint. We were intrigued by the interesting addition of nostoc algae (the little dark brownish-green petals floating in the soup).





Sautéed Diced Japanese Wagyu Beef, Sun-dried Tomato Bread, Crispy Sliced Garlic, Green Scallion
One bite and you can tell this is the real-deal wagyu from Japan, not the mixed breeds from Australia or US. It's so divinely tender and flavourful. The bread I had thought was omelette, due to the strong yellow. Egg would work well too, but the tangy hint of tomato probably helps to cut through the fatty flavours.




Pan-fried Canadian Lobster, Wok-Seared Green Asparagus, Black Truffle Sauce
The lobster is cooked just right; it's firm, juicy and lightly seasoned. The truffle sauce complements it pleasantly without being overpowering.




Poached Rice, Estuary Grouper, Ginger, Salted Vegetables, Black Fungus, Fish Broth
This was surprisingly my favourite out of all the dishes. The fish broth is exquisite and so comforting when paired with poached rice. Perhaps atas fish porridge? Well, when you put in quality ingredients, you get a totally amazing dish, no matter how simple or humble it seems.





"The Sweet Potato Dessert Trio" - Hot Sago Pudding, Crunchie Potato Bar, Chilled Osmanthus Jelly
I think a lot of work went into the three different elements but you get something that's warm, something cold and something crunchy. Interesting contrast, but portion sizes are perhaps a little too dainty.

Chinese Executive Chef Cheung Siu Kong has done well with this menu. You have abalone, wagyu, and lobster as highlights but each course has its own appeal.

The Tasting Menu is available until 30 September 2017 at S$148++ per person. A wine pairing option is available for an additional S$68++.


SUMMER PAVILION
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue
Singapore, 039799 Singapore
Tel: +65 6434-5286

Opening hours:
Lunch
Daily, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (last order at 2:15 p.m.)
Dim sum, à la carte and set menus are available.

Dinner
Daily, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (last order at 10:15 p.m.)
À la carte and set menus are available.





Many thanks to Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore for the invitation